You wouldn’t want to be feeling all dry and burnt up after a tanning session, would you? A good tanning lotion will moisturize your skin and prevent your skin from losing essential vitamins and nutrients. Your skin type and texture are not the same as someone else’s, nor is anyone looking for a base tan. Do your research and find out what could be best for you! Remember to exfoliate your entire body the day before hitting the tanning bed or sun. The benefit of this is it removes all of the dead skin cells, not to mention it also helps your skin avoid peeling after you tan. Avocado Extract – Helps counter act reddening in the skin caused by irritation, reddening, and razor burn. The Hyaluronic Acid in the mist gives the skin a natural elasticity which helps to reduce the appearance and occurrence of wrinkles. The added cooling agent in the mist is perfect for aftershave use.

Finally, here we are. Time for application. For sprays, apply a single, light coating all over your body from an arm’s length distance using a soft, circular motion. Once applied, take a dry towel and gently pat away any excess build-up on stubble or around your hairline. Still with me? Hang in there stud nearly done. The towelettes are made with a tanning agent that is applied to the skin with the towelette, but it is a good idea to use gloves to apply the towelettes to the skin to avoid overly-tanned hands. There are some great products out there that are suited for men, that help gradually or instantly tan the skin to achieve the sunless bronze everyone is after. These products have been made to suit the male skin, ensuring the best result possible.Be honest. What man really takes his eyebrows into account when working on his tan? Now you have no choice but to take some Vaseline to your brows. This prevents them from suffering any discoloration potentially caused by a tanning solution. Just applying sunscreen is not enough. Protecting your eyes from direct sunlight is one such precaution. Make a habit of moisturizing your skin once a day after you have applied the self-tanning lotion. This will help to extend the lifespan of the tan as a healthy skin holds a tan much better than dry, flaky skin. There once was a time when people relied on a homemade concoction of baby oil and iodine (which can cause cancer, in excess) to bronze their appearance. But those days are thankfully no more! Advances in skincare science have led to the sunless body-coloring solutions we know today, you’re probably wondering how these mind-boggling, color-changing solutions work.

Being travel-friendly, you can take these towelettes along with you when you are on holiday, avoiding the harsh rays of the sun but still maintaining the holiday-bronzed look.Bathing. Shaving. Tanning. Every grooming and skincare chore requires a routine. Now that you've chosen your self tanner, it's time to master the art of the fake tan from prep to application by following these steps: When using mousse, a tanning mitt is the easiest way to apply the product without staining your hands. The ideal amount for a first coat is three pumps for each section of the body. But ultimately you'll have to decide how much pumping is required. After applying, use a clean, soft-textured face cloth over any hairier areas of the body to avoid any build-up at the hair follicles and to prevent the hair from changing colour. With a fine and light mist, the spray applies evenly and gives good, light coverage. There is no need to rub in the even spray, making it perfect to avoid any extra mess or staining. Shave before applying the self-tanner. The hair might get in the way of the product reaching the skin and reacting with it evenly.

You should always follow the recommended steps provided by the self-tanner, which are usually found on the bottle or box of the product. However, there are a few things they don’t tell you, which can help make the application process a little bit easier. For an easier application, this self-tanner is an airbrush spray that allows for hands-free application. A good tanning routine for men starting off would be three times a week with six minutes per session. Avoid taking a shower immediately after you tan, and if you feel the need to do so avoid detergents and wash only with water. Why? Because as you tan Vitamin D collects on the skin’s upper layers, and when you take a shower it will remove it before it can soak in deeper. On the other hand, a tanning lotion is for everyone. If you’re just starting with tanning, get a good quality lotion. I really hope you have enjoyed reading this tanning guide exclusively written for gents. Now, it’s your turn to follow the tips and get an amazing tan.

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Self-tanning can become a greasy and slippery task. Gain more control of application by wearing a pair of disposable gloves. There are also tanning mitts sold online for cheap, such as the St. Tropez Applicator Mitt, to help evenly distribute the product for a streak-free tan. You need to give the DHA enough time to react with your skin to develop a dark bronze tan. You could shower at a minimum of 4 hours after the application, but the longer you wait, the better your results will be.